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3 unusual facts about Turnberry


Louise McIlroy

After the Second World War she returned to her retirement, residing with her sister in Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Peter McEvoy

McEvoy was born in London, but spent much of his childhood living near Turnberry where his father was a member of the famous links course.

Turnberry, Ailsa Course

The Turnberry Ailsa Course is a well-known golf course in Turnberry, Ayrshire.


Battle of Turnberry

The Battle of Turnberry was a battle fought in February 1307 during the Scottish Wars of Independence near Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Turnberry Castle

As to when or by whom Turnberry was built there seems to be no authentic record; but it was originally a stronghold of the Lords of Galloway, and from there passed into the possession of the Earls of Carrick, about the beginning of the 13th century.


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